The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records
Job Summary
The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
The role includes supervising Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows or students and providing in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
The position requires maintaining a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Matching Summary
The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Speech therapy evaluation and treatment
Documentation compliance and accuracy
Resident care and rehabilitation planning
Supervision of clinical fellows and students
Communication with interdisciplinary team
Infection control and safety protocols
Nice-to-have
Conducting in-services and staff training
Quality assurance and performance improvement
Ability to relate positively with residents and families